Magic and mesmerism ... and other tales, Volumen1

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1843
 

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Página 21 - From harmony, from heavenly harmony This universal frame began : From harmony to harmony Through all the compass of the notes it ran, The diapason closing full in Man.
Página 296 - This work may be in truth called a miscellany of polite literature, seasoned throughout with an amiable and sweetly religious spirit. — Literary gazette. '' One of the most agreeable, picturesque, and readable books of the season. — Monthly Chronicle. 1' Three more delightful volumes have rarely come under our notice.
Página 296 - Years of labour have not been misspent in the research and consideration of the subject, and the style is worthy of the best names in this elevated part of our national literature.
Página 147 - but dreams do not extend to the waking moments. This phenomenon overtakes me when I least expect it — whilst talking or walking — even at meals." " I have read of people being drugged into a forced sleep," said Eleonore, thoughtfully. " But Father Girard gives me nothing, nor is he always present at such times. When he is, my slumber is more peaceful, and I feel more tranquil on waking. In his absence, the fits are torture, and on their leaving me I am totally exhausted.
Página 296 - WITH VIEWS OF THE ARTS, LITERATURE AND SOCIAL LIFE OF THE ATHENIAN PEOPLE. By SIR E. LYTTON BULWER, Bart., MP, Author of " ENGLAND AND THE ENGLISH," " RIENZI," &c. "The Rise and Fall of Athens, from the Pen of Sir EL Bulwer. What a theatre for description ! What themes for the graphic narrator ! We cannot too much applaud his general tone of moderation and candour. * * * * These specimens, and other passages, combine a warm feeling of the great or the beautiful, witn a wakeful sagacity, ever throwing...
Página 295 - In 3 vols. post 8vo, FOREST DAYS. A ROMANCE OF OLD TIMES. By GPR JAMES, ESQ. Author of " Morley Ernstein," " The Robber,

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